5. Прочитайте дані речення та розділіть на три групи: початок листа, тіло листа та кінець.

• I thought I'd write and let you know that...

• I do lots of different things...

• I've dropped you a line to let you know how...

• Chicago is a really exciting city...

• Reply promptly...

• I'd better end now, because...

• There's so much to choose from...

• I'll never forget my sightseeing tour...

• I was sorry to hear that...

• The reason

• I'm writing is...

6. Позначте слова та їх словосполучення з їхніми еквівалентами.

поштова лисівка

поштова скринька

поштова марка

конверт

телеграмма

post-box

parcel envelope

addressee

postage stamp

telegram

7. Прочитайте листи та визначіть до яких типів вони належать.

LETTER I

Dear Ms. Johnson,

I am writing in response in your request for achier on choosing a career. The nursing profession is both enjoyable and rewarding; however there are also negative aspects that have to be considered. Most importantly a lifelong commitment of very hard work is required. A nurse must be prepared to work long hours, often under stressful conditions. You are encouraged to pursue a career in nursing if it interests you, but consideration of other options is also recommended. Microbiology, for example, is a profession within the medical field which can be equally rewarding, and less stressful than nursing. I hope you find this information useful. Please contact me upon reaching a decision...

Yours sincerely, Alice White

LETTER 2

Dear Tracy,

Just got your letter and sat down straight away to tell you what I think. You know I've been a nurse for years and it's been fun, but sometimes I wish I’d taken an easier road. Nursing is like being a mother: you work long hours, you worry about people all the time, and nobody ever says thank you. If you want to be a nurse, go for it, but think about it first. Why don’t you study microbiology? It’s interesting and you don’t have to work 24 hours a day and come home every night with a pounding headache from the stress.

Hope I've been helpful! Let me know what you decide.

Love, Jennifer

LETTER 3

July 24, 2002

Dear Jean,

It was so good to get your last letter and hear about the new happenings in your life. Your new fob sounds very interesting and I’m sure you will enjoy working there.

Things are very much the same here. We all miss you, but we understand that this new job will be a good career move for you.

I have been busy with the newly organized РТА' at the twins 'school. The first meeting was last Thursday evening and about 20 parents showed up. We got to meet the new teachers and then became acquainted with some of the other parents whose kids are in the same room with the twins. They are so excited that I am able to help their teacher now that I have decided to be a stay-at-home mom. That translates into batches and batches of cookies I'll he turning out for school functions.

Think it's time for me to stop and prepare dinner. Write when you have time and keep us informed as to how you are getting along. Love, Alice Note: РТА-Parent-Teacher Association.

POST-READING ACTIVITIES

1. Explain the meaning of:

The new happenings; a good career move; a stay-at-home mom; batches and batches of.

2. Look the letters through to find information about:

• Alice's attitude to Jean's new happenings in her life;

• the first РТА meeting;

• Alice's decision.

3. Read the sample letters and find derivatives of the following words:

To happen, acquaintance, excitement, decision, preparation, information, seemed, enjoyment, organization, to meet

4. Write a letter to a person you would like to invite to your place. Your letter will have three paragraphs, each paragraph with a different idea. The following questions will be helpful. Use answers in future letters.

~ In the first paragraph you will invite your friend.

~ In the second paragraph you'll tell your friend why you would like to visit him.

~ In the third paragraph you will write about your plans: what you will do, where you will go when your friend comes.

1. What is the name of your friend/relative?

2. Why would you like to invite him/her to visit you?

3. When would you like to invite him/her to see you?

4. How long would you like him/her to stay with you?

5. Where would you like to take your friend (places to visit and see)?

6. What would you like to do while he/she is with you?

GRAMMAR